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  • Inviting Patients To Help Decide Their Own Treatment

    March 16, 2015 |

    KFF Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    The Patient Support Corps at UC San Francisco Medical Center pairs interns with patients to provide support during visits. The program, which now acts as a model for other hospitals, encourages patients to speak up and offers them the information needed to make decisions about their care, rather than having the doctors make the decision for them.

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  • The Power, and Process, of a Simple Solution

    August 14, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Bangladesh, Khulna, Khulna Division

    With the creation of oral rehydration solution, diarrhea can be treated by inexpensive, homemade remedies. O.R.S. has undeniably helped Bangladesh make big strides in improving child health in recent decades thanks to thoughtful, systemic implementation, and it is now distributed by UNICEF in more than 60 countries.

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  • New programs aim to save lives of American moms in childbirth

    July 04, 2014 |

    Deseret News |

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    Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

    The United States has the highest mother mortality rates of any developed country. Through a clinic on wheels, Merck for Mothers is giving prenatal check-ups to low-income pregnant women in Philadelphia and curbing deaths related to childbirth.

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  • Coordinated Care for Those Nearing Life's End — But Does It Save Money?

    June 25, 2014 |

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    Response Location: United States

    A coordinated care program is helping provide in-home care to those who are considered pre-hopsice and who are combatting chronic health issues. While the program doesn't always financially help the hospitals it operates out of due to a reduction in emergency room visits, the patient is able to save almost half of what they would have spent on regular hospital visits.

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  • For some, prenatal care is a community affair

    June 18, 2014 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Latin American women in San Francisco have suffered from post-partum depression, social isolation, and chronic stress at the time of their pregnancies. Run by midwives, the Centering Pregnancy program at the San Francisco General Hospital provides patient-centered care, an environment to speak in Spanish, and a nurturing community for women’s group appointments. The results boast fewer c-sections and pre-term births, and an improvement in emotional support and overall prenatal health.

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  • One Hospital Tells Bronx's Sick: You Call Us, We'll Call You

    June 03, 2014 |

    WNYC |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Hospitals in New York improve healthcare quality and reduce medical costs by staying in frequent contact with patients requiring frequent or long-term care. Montefiore's Accountable Care Organization pulls in care providers from across the medical and social spectrum to improve patient health while curbing expenses.

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  • Obamacare in Jail: How San Francisco Policy Helps Inmates

    April 30, 2014 |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Health insurance sign-ups made available to all inmates at the San Francisco county jail, partnered with guidance from a clinic once they are on the outside, allows them to receive better care upon release, and may help prevent a return to crime and substance abuse.

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  • For Mothers-to-Be, Finding Health Care in a Group

    December 18, 2013 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    To educate and prepare new mothers, Centering Pregnancy and Centering Parenting sites in the United States offer community-based patient-centered care in low-income areas. Centering offers interactive learning, check-ups, and social support, so that women can take charge of their health.

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  • Philly-area firm leads the hospital-bill fight vs. the $500 Tylenol

    December 05, 2013 |

    WHYY |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    With more and more Americans having to pay medical costs out of pocket, a small company out of Philadelphia called ELAP is on the front lines of the war against escalating charges. By helping overwhelmed patients to de-mystify and negotiate medical bills, they are ensuring patients get the best value and avoid egregious financial distress.

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  • California Caps What Patients Pay For Pricey Drugs. Will Other States Follow?

    June 24, 2013 |

    KFF Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Few people can afford the cost of medications for chronic illnesses. California administrators of federal health care have limited the amount a person can be charged per month for high-end medicine.

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